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  1. dr140

    Ryanair's 737-8200 "Gamechanger" (aka Max-8)

    Completely agree that the seat pitch is much tighter compared to the 800, although the 800's with the new cabin are some of the best in Europe! I recently flew Edinburgh to Dublin and it was alright for a short flight but was still glad to get off. We've got loads of them based in EDI now (5 of...
  2. dr140

    Have your tickets been checked on your journey?

    Just had a ticket check on LNER leaving Newcastle going south. Was nothing between Edinburgh and Newcastle though. Lots of "lost" railcards...
  3. dr140

    Edinburgh trams horns not loud enough

    Noticed the other day that the trams have a loud(ish) car style horn. Is this new or have I just never heard it before? Presuming it's new.
  4. dr140

    3 days in Auckland - shortish train journeys advice

    Like others have said, there are 4 lines all originating at Britomart station in the city centre. A map can be found here: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/train-services/auckland-train-network/ All lines are no more than around 60mins end to end and are electrified with new trains. The only...
  5. dr140

    Free unlimited weekend travel with ScotRail

    Yes Inverness was a bit of bother but was helped with the gates being open on arrival so at least I only had it once when departing. Out of interest, did you have any problems travelling first class? The website isn't too clear as to whether first class season = first class weekend travel.
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    Free unlimited weekend travel with ScotRail

    Took advantage of this offer over the weekend. On Saturday I travelled through to Glasgow Queen Street and onto the 0823 all the way to Mallaig. I then caught the return 1605 back to Glasgow. Both units on the service were refurbished with the new seats. First impressions were of how firm they...
  7. dr140

    ScotRail HST Introduction - Updates & Discussion

    The newly refurbished set just past me on it's way to Dundee. Livery looks great. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O31709/2018/08/21/advanced

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